Not a chance.

For one, her political ideology is firmly Democrat. She is socially liberal and prefers big spending for social programs.

Not only that, but she is a Cabinet-level member of the current Democratic Presidental administration.

Also, in this case, her husband's views do come into play, where for a normal person, maybe they wouldn't. But since Bill Clinton was president--a Democratic President--it's worth pointing out.

Her strongest supporters are with the Democratic Party. Her strongest detractors are with the Republican Party. Even if she were to switch parties, so she could theoretically run in 2012, I do not believe that many, if any, Republicans would vote for her unless she radically changed her beliefs. And even if she said she did, I doubt many would believe her. It would seem a ploy to get votes (and it would be hard to argue otherwise).

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